Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Frank Kameny, a pivotal figure in the early gay rights movement, following his dismissal from a government job due to his sexuality. It details the legal battles, protests, and advocacy efforts that marked the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the face of systemic discrimination in mid-20th-century America.
Key points:
1. Homophobia: The book explores the widespread homophobia and LGBTQ+ discrimination in the US during the 1950s and 1960s.
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